With the moon sliding past a brilliant Venus — now crazy-bright after sunset — and Jupiter reaching its brightest and best of the year, November is sure to be a great month for astrophotography. The ...

As the moon wanes toward its new phase on February 17, the month's prime astrophotography window opens. These nights are ...

I can still remember the night that marked the start of my journey into astrophotography. It was a clear and moonless August evening five years ago, and the year’s Perseid shower was at its peak. As I ...

Learn how to pick the perfect mount for astrophotography in this beginner-friendly, “lazy” guide. Discover tips and tricks to get started capturing the night sky with minimal hassle. #Astrophotography ...

After recent solar storms lit up the night sky across the Northern Hemisphere the last two nights, some may be wondering how to best capture the dazzling Aurora Borealis (Aurora Astralis in the ...

If you already own a telescope and want more from your amateur astronomy hobby, have you considered astrophotography? With the advent of new camera technology, it is now possible for the average ...

Up until about three years ago, I was strictly a visual amateur astronomer. Most of the time I used just my eyes, but I also used binoculars and all types and sizes of telescopes. I’ve seen some ...

Generations of painters have been drawn to New Mexico for the unique qualities of our light, but the darkness here is equally exquisite. “We have less light pollution here than a lot of other places,” ...

We're sharing our best tips on how to photograph the moon ahead of the blood moon eclipse on March 3 — discover the right gear, settings and composition techniques to get the best shots. When you ...

Telescopes are hard to buy because there are a lot of factors to consider, such as lens size, focal length, resolution, light-gathering power, magnification, and so on. The Finder TW2 is the ideal ...

February offers spectacular astrophotography opportunities, from stunning planetary alignments to bright winter ...